Youth & Family Skills Coach

Nexus Family Healing•Bismarck, ND

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a full-time Youth & Family Skills Coach for their new Therapeutic Host Homes team in Bismarck, ND. This role involves working directly with youth and families in a community-based setting. Therapeutic Host Homes provide family-style living arrangements for children aged birth to 18 with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD). The program aims to help children return to their biological families when possible, while they receive support from their Therapeutic Host Home provider. The Youth and Family Skills Coach will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing skills services as outlined in the client's treatment plan, under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Must have completed 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotional disturbances with a trauma focus
Some experience working with at-risk youth and families
Ability to pass all necessary background screening requirements per DHS rules and regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry skills required
Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations
Valid driver’s license required
Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree or above in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice
Experience in related community-based work, working with families, youth, and trauma exposed children and adolescent

Responsibilities

Assists clients in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including communication, self-regulation, self-help skills, play, social, and relationship skills.
Provides de-escalation and therapeutic supports as needed with clients.
Notifies and collaborates with Clinical Supervisor in case of crises and emergencies.
Completes clinical documentation in compliance with program expectations; demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills to generate and support program documentation expectations and standards.
Attends and participates in clinical supervision and team case consultation meetings in accordance with program expectations.
Completes education and training experiences in accordance with program expectations.
Ensures minimum hours of direct services as assigned.
Maintains compliance with all agency, state, and regulatory standards and remain compliant with all HIPAA regulations.
Assists in implementing responses to youth behavior and other skills deficits according to the developed treatment plan.
Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery.